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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity. Average 91 / 100
Signal
90 / 100
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Relevance
100 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
75 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 43% The ask 22% Procedure 10% Promise 8% Reasoning 17%
Structure · 6 steps
Claims · 5
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Claims · 51 words the Liberal government introduced Bill C-34.1 This is a revised and expanded version of the former Bill C-63, 2 which dealt with online harms.3 Ottawa is requiring social media platforms and major pornography websites to verify each user’s age.4 This is a complete 180, as the Liberals previously voted against the bill.5 The ask · 26 words I hope that, following committee consideration, we will be able to work together to avoid any overlap between these two bills and any duplication of effort. Vague promise Procedure · 12 words In conclusion, it remains to be seen how we will examine them. Procedure Promise · 10 words I sincerely hope that this bill will go to committee, Reasoning · 20 words as it helps to protect minors’ mental health and healthy development from the harmful effects of online sexually explicit material.
At a glance
Lost points for Vague promise Procedure
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 90
1 of 2 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “In conclusion, it remains to be seen how we will examine them.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 100
0 of 2 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the bill under debate.
Nothing lost points.
Respect · 100
0 of 2 deductions are Respect
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 75
1 of 2 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will be able to work together” The speaker commits to cooperation with no actor, date, measure or success condition named.
Claims · 5
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “the Liberal government introduced Bill C-34” The Liberal government introduced Bill C-34. search 2 “a revised and expanded version of the former Bill C-63” Bill C-34 is a revised and expanded version of the former Bill C-63. search 3 “dealt with online harms” Former Bill C-63 dealt with online harms. search 4 “requiring social media platforms and major pornography websites to verify each user’s age” Bill C-34 requires social media platforms and major pornography websites to verify each user’s age. search 5 “the Liberals previously voted against the bill” The Liberal Party previously voted against the bill on restricting young persons’ online access to pornographic material. search
